First Family Night

Thanks to everyone who came and participated in our first Trek Family Night on March 3rd.  We heard a few fun pioneer stories (if you missed it ask Sister Crowther about Hilda Matilda) and a lovely musical number from a group of our talented sisters.  If you have chosen your name for trek please let Brother and Sister Laffoon know as they are keeping track of who has chosen which name.  You can e-mail that info to them at charleslaffoon@gmail.com.

We also got our FAMILIES last night!  If you missed it and would like to know who is in your trek family please contact the Petersens or the Hunters.  Don't forget to get together some time this month with your trek family for another pioneer Family Home Evening.  Have fun and get to know each other!

A few more questions came up last night and they've been added to the FAQ's section, but we'll answer them here too just in case you're still confused:

1) Do I need to bring my own tent?
           YES!  You will sleep in the tent that you bring.  Only your immediate families (and blood-relative grandparents) will share tents.  Each family will be responsible to provide & set up their own tent.

2) Do I need to transport my own gear?
         NO!  We will arrange for transport of your gear including coolers, sleeping bags, bedding and tents to the campsite where it will be waiting for you.  You are responsible for transporting your personal items (clothing & toiletries in 5 gallon buckets, no more than 17 lbs per person) to Wyoming.

3) How far is the drive to Martin's Cove?
        The drive is about 9 hours.  In order to arrive on time without taking breaks you'll need to leave by 3 am if you're driving straight there.  Where possible we recommend driving half-way on Wednesday night and staying in Salt Lake (or somewhere in Northern Utah) and then making the rest of the trip the next morning.

4) Will we be moving campsites?
        NO!  We will arrive at the visitors center and receive our handcarts and then trek (walk) 3 miles to our campsite.  We'll set up camp and sleep that night.  Friday morning we'll wake up, lower & anchor our tents (so they don't blow away), but not roll them up.  We'll trek out from camp that day and return to the same camp site that night.  Saturday morning we'll w
ake up and break camp.  Gear will be delivered for pick-up back at the church in Cedar City.

Hope this answers some of your pressing questions and helps you to prepare.  A detailed equipment list is coming.  If you have any other questions please ask the Petersens or the Hunters.